Scenic City Signs

Completion times for signs vary depending on the type. Standard orders are typically ready within 5 to 7 business days. Routed and ADA signs may require 10 to 15 business days. Electric signs and channel letters have a longer lead time, generally 4 to 6 weeks from approval to installation.

Yes, we provide digital proofs for all projects requiring approval. We will send renderings to ensure you can visualize the final product before we begin production.

Self-installation is possible for smaller decals and wall signs. However, for larger or electrical signage, professional installation is recommended to ensure safety and proper execution.

In most cases, unless you're offering real estate for sale or considering a temporary banner, the answer is yes. But every municipality, county, and situation is a little different. We're happy to handle permit applications for you, though!

Contrast - Or the lack of it! Even big letters are hard to read if there's not enough contrast between the text and the background. Those nice medium blue colors in your logo look great on the screen, but they might be hard to read on the beige building you just leased. Or the bold letters of your company name really stand out as channel letters, but the black trim and sides of the letters make the dark colors and shadows all blend together. We're big on contrast, and we're happy to make recommendations about how to accommodate your brand guide, your landlord, and the human eyeball to make everyone happy.

We get it, there are some SLICK looking wraps out there, and if it's the right solution for you, we're happy to do it. But they're not for everybody. It's a several thousand dollar investment in design, production, and installation. And don't forget removal, when you sell or dispose of the vehicle. If you're just starting out, let's talk. We're experts at dressing up simple designs to make professional looking fleet graphics that set the right tone for your brand. We'll pick the methods that are right for you and your budget. We don't just want to do your first van, we want to do your next dozen!

In most cases, we can work with the output of ChatGPT as a starting concept. But, in almost every situation, we will need to re-create some or all of the layout. Go ahead and send us the idea, but understand: it's basically a sketch. Useful for getting you and our designers on the same page, but probably not a finished file ready for production.

You and everyone else, it's alright! Think of raster graphics like a grid of dots. When you make the dots bigger, the picture gets bigger, but then you start seeing the edges of the dots. That's why photos look "jaggy" or "pixelated" when you blow them up too big. PNG, JPG, HEIC, BMP are all raster files. Great for photos, bad for cutting shapes in real-world objects. Vector graphics are math. A vector file describes the lines, contours, and colors of logos and text. Because it's math, they can be scaled to any usable size without issue. They're not great for pictures, but they are exactly what we need to make cut vinyl, contour cut letters, channel letters, or anything where the line has to be clearly defined. AI, EPS, and SVG are all vector files. PDF's are just a wrapper. You can put raster or vector information in it, and that's a good thing! But you can't "convert to a vector file" by saving your JPG as a PDF. That would be like wrapping a Werther's Original in a Reese's Cup wrapper. Sure, it says Reese's, but you're going to get a chipped tooth if you bite into it too hard!

Sign sizes vary based on purpose and location. Parking signs are typically 12x18 inches, realtor signs 24x8 inches, roadside signs start at 4x8 feet, and building signage can be larger depending on visibility needs.

They use Coroplast for yard signs due to its durability and light weight, and ACM (Aluminum Composite Material) for permanent outdoor signage, which is cost-effective and rigid.

Standard signs take 5 to 7 business days, routed and ADA signs 10 to 15 business days, and electric signs or channel letters generally 4 to 6 weeks from approval to installation.

Yes, digital proofs and renderings are provided for approvals to help you visualize the final product before production begins.

Self-installation is recommended only for smaller decals and wall signs, while larger or electrical signs should be installed professionally for safety and proper execution.

They are open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and closed on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as major holidays such as Christmas and New Year's Day.

Yes, Scenic City Signs provides delivery services for your signage needs.

Scenic City Signs is located at 5959 Shallowford Rd #413, Suite 413, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA.

Nearby you can find places like HomeCare Advocacy Network of Chattanooga, Hudson Companies Inc, and Karma Wellness Spa. These can be convenient stops if you have related business or want to relax before or after your visit.

Yes, there are nearby restaurants such as Ankar's Express (Mexican), Mad Philly Sandwich Shop, and Lunch Box Deli where you can enjoy a meal when visiting the area.

Nearby real estate agents like Hudson Companies Inc, Denver Denham, and Angie Beshears might assist customers looking for property signage or business location services in the area.